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At WildBlue, our goal is to give each of our customers the fastest service possible at the lowest possible  price.  We are always striving to develop programs and policies that help make that possible.  Our Fair  Access Policy is designed to impact the fewest customers while helping ensure the best speeds for the  vast majority of our customers.    WildBlue has documented that a small percent of customers account for a disproportionate share of data usage  on the WildBlue network.  To ensure that all WildBlue customers have equitable access to the WildBlue  network, WildBlue has implemented a Fair Access Policy (or “FAP”), WildBlue sets usage thresholds on the  amount of data you can upload and download within stated time periods.  If you exceed these thresholds,  WildBlue will temporarily limit the speed at which you can send and receive data over the WildBlue access  network.  You will still be able to use the WildBlue Internet access service but your speed will be slower.   WildBlue may use other traffic management and prioritization tools to help ensure equitable access to the  WildBlue network for all customers.  Your WildBlue Internet access is not guaranteed and is subject to this  FAP.     

Based on an analysis of typical customers, we have set a rolling 30-day limit on data usage per customer,  called a Usage Threshold.  As shown in the table below, this threshold varies based on the service plan you  selected.  For each service plan, the Usage Thresholds are significantly above the amount of data that is used  by a typical customer.  Every day, we measure your upload and download data usage (“Actual Usage”) to  determine if your total Actual Usage, as aggregated over the previous 30 days (“Usage Total”), exceeds the  Usage Threshold for the service plan that you selected.  At any time, you can see your Usage Total versus your  monthly Usage Threshold under the Customer Care section at wildblue.net.     

We will notify you via your WildBlue contact email address if your Usage Total reaches 80% or more of the  Usage Threshold.  If at any time your Usage Total is above the Usage Threshold, your usage has violated the  FAP and we will reduce your WildBlue access speeds, typically to 128 kbps in the downstream (from the  Internet to you) and 28 kbps in the upstream (from you to the Internet), and you may experience a loss of  connectivity during peak usage periods (collectively, “Reduced Access”).  Once your speeds have been  reduced, you must decrease your usage to bring your Usage Total to 70% or less of the Usage Threshold.   Once your Usage Total reaches this level, your access speeds will be restored to the original speed levels by  the next day.     

If, however, you do not decrease your Usage Total to 70% or less of the Usage Threshold within the next 30  days, this failure will constitute a second FAP violation.  If you violate the FAP in each of four consecutive  months or in each of five calendar months within any twelve month period – whether by exceeding the  monthly Usage Threshold or by remaining in a reduced-speed status --  your use of the service will be limited  to Reduced Access and  restricted to Web browsing activities and to sending and receiving e-mail.   Again,  once you reduce your Usage Total to 70% of your Monthly Usage Threshold, your speeds and access will  return to normal.  You are likely to avoid any limitations imposed by the FAP if your use is typical of the majority of Internet  users and consists primarily of Web surfing and a reasonable amount of downloading.  The table below shows  the monthly Usage Thresholds for each plan.  These limits specify the amount of data that you can upload and  download before your access speed is reduced.  Please note that your Usage Total is far more likely to exceed  the Usage Thresholds below if you use peer-to-peer file sharing programs, you use a webcam or you download full length movies, large quantities of music files, full software applications or similar high-bandwidth  activities.   

WildBlue Monthly Usage Thresholds    
                                                     Value Pak  Select Pak  Pro Pak 
Upload Threshold (MB) 1         2,300          3,000           5,000 
Download Threshold (MB) 2    7,500        12,000        17,000   

1  Upload Threshold is the volume of data that can be uploaded during the previous 30 days before the Fair  Access Policy may restrict the user’s speeds. 
2  Download Threshold is the volume of data that can be downloaded during the previous 30 days before the  Fair Access Policy may restrict the user’s speeds.   

These terms and conditions state important requirements regarding your use of WildBlue’s High-speed Internet service  and your relationship with WildBlue.  You should read them carefully as they contain important information regarding  your rights and ours.  If you do not agree to these terms and conditions, you may not use the service and, subject to the  terms of your Customer Agreement, you must terminate your service immediately.   

WildBlue may revise this Fair Access Policy from time to time upon notice by posting a new version of this document on  wildblue.com, wildblue.net or any successor URL(s).  All revised copies of the Policy are effective immediately upon  posting. Accordingly, customers and users of WildBlue’s High-speed Internet service should regularly visit these web sites. Questions regarding this FAP and complaints of violations of it by WildBlue customers and users can be directed to  WildBlue via the “Help” email at wildblue.net.     

(Version 1.4.  Last Updated: February 28, 2008)